I see that North Cork Creameries’ boss Pat Sheahan is to chair ibec’s Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) after sitting on the board since 2012.

Sheahan took the co-op’s wheel in the same year, previously having held roles with Kerry Group’s operations overseas with his background in dairy science.

Sheahan’s succession to the top seat comes with the completion of a two-year term by Arrabawn CEO Conor Ryan, who will hand over the reigns on 31 December.